Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of the Career Center, the Multimedia Content Developer is responsible for designing inclusive content for the Career Center's online presence, web applications, social media, and mobile platforms using immersive multimedia, visual, audio, video, and digital formats. The incumbent supports the department’s web-based educational content.

• Determines the best approach to solve creative challenges in the visual delivery of complex concepts and information in an e-learning environment in consultation with career counselors and staff; provides technical guidance to student employees.
• Uses emerging technologies in creative ways to deliver educational content; responsible for all phases of the multimedia production process: planning, creative briefs, storyboarding, visual assets, editing, production, testing, and publishing.
• Develops interactive online learning experiences, applications, streaming and podcast videos, and toolkits for all learning styles and preferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in job related field. Bachelor’s degree in Art, Animation, Web or Instructional Design, or similar preferred.
• Equivalent to one (1) year of full-time experience in multimedia production. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of production techniques and equipment. General knowledge of production principles and practices for instructional media. Working knowledge of tools (design technologies including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Captivate, Cinema 4D, Final Cut, Maya, Canvas, and HTML5) for authoring interactive multimedia products delivered via a variety of synchronous and asynchronous techniques.
• Ability to develop, create, stage and/ or produce professional quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness in meeting objectives. Strong writing skills including the ability to learn narration and continuity script writing. Strong research skills and broad knowledge of resources and techniques that communicate information through multimedia productions.
• Ability to understand operating procedures and underlying technology to use and troubleshoot equipment and systems. Strong organizational skills to independently manage and coordinate all facets of production, budgets, and other projects. Solid to advanced photographic capabilities, as well as photographic processing and manipulation skills.
• Ability to provide lead work and project direction to other staff. Ability to work with and train students involved in production projects.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Media Production Specialist / 0810 / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3,949 - $5,375 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3,949 - $7,143 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through May 20, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.